Storm Boelo has brought severe wind and rain to the south, southwest and north of Ireland while a Status Orange wind alert remains in place for Donegal.

The 45th Irish Life Dublin Marathon is taking place today, with thousands of runners taking part and many thousands of supporters expected to line the route through the city centre and suburban areas.

Nearly 1,000 people were arrested during protests in France yesterday, as clashes erupted while protesters took to the streets in a number of cities.

Former US president Barack Obama delivered scathing criticisms of his successor, Donald Trump, at rallies in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahead of the 3 November midterm elections.

The 'Triple Lock' has become one of the most contentious topics in this Government's Programme for Government, in Dáil Éireann, within the Fianna Fáil party and on the streets.